Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Evaluation of Visual Function Improvement after ND: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy in Patient with Posterior Capsule Opacification

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Sayyed Aliakbar Mortazavi 1
Fatemeh Eslami 2
Hosein Atarzadeh 1
Kobra Nasrollahi 1
Seyed Mohamadtaghi Ghoreishi 1
1 Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
2 Assistant of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
  Background:Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is one of the most common side effects after cataract surgery. YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is used for the treatment of PCO. This study evaluated the improvement of visual function after ND: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy in patient with PCO after cataract surgery.Methods:In this descriptive study, 48 patients with PCO  without underlying disease were selected for ND: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Their visual functions included visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and glare sensitivity was measured before and one month after Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy. In addition, we evaluate the correlation between the type of the lens and visual function.Findings:Among 48 patients studied, 21 (43.7%) were male and 27 (56.3%) were female and the average age was 70.6±10.7 years.Average visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and glare sensitivity before Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy was 20/37, 20/83 and 20/95 respectively that changed to 20/24, 20/50, and 20/64 after capsulotomy.Conclusion:Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy improved visual functions (include visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and glare sensitivity). The type of lens used in cataract surgery did not influence these parameters.Key words:Posterior capsule opacification, Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy, cataract
Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 26, Issue 88 - Serial Number 88
January and February 2008
Pages 62-69

  • Receive Date 07 November 2010
  • Accept Date 06 April 2022